Complete defeat of Congress, their true colours exposed: BJP welcomes SC order on SIR

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and questioned the Congress party’s duplicity and also its brazenness in whipping up public sentiments over fake and frivolous issues.

CCPA warns e-commerce platforms over sale of hazardous chemicals

IANS | May 27, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated regulatory action against several online platforms -- including IndiaMART, Justdial, Sigma-Aldrich India, Dial4Trade and ExportersIndia -- over the unauthorised sale and advertisement of hazardous chemicals and explosive substances, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Amethi sees political buzz as Smriti Irani visits city after Rahul Gandhi

IANS | May 27, 2026 2:15 PM

Amethi, May 27 (IANS) Political activity in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi has intensified once again following the back-to-back visits of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and former Union Minister Smriti Irani, reigniting political buzz in the high-profile constituency and setting off fresh speculation over the battle for influence in the Gandhi family bastion.

How Atal Bhujal Yojana, National Water Mission are enhancing water security in rural India

IANS | May 27, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Improving water governance in rural India is becoming increasingly important due to rising demand, uneven distribution, and climate variability. Government programmes including the Atal Bhujal Yojana, the National Water Mission, and state initiatives as in Rajasthan and Maharashtra, highlight the effectiveness of participatory approaches to build water security and climate resilience, according to an official factsheet released on Wednesday.